Kids News - Current Events
Nao, An Emotional Robot
While Robots have been programmed to perform all kinds of human chores, they still act like - well robots, until Nao, the first robot that has been designed to feel and project human emotions like love, fear and sorrow.
Domo Arigato (Thank You Very Much), Mr. Roboto
In November 2008, Astuo Takanishi and his fellow researchers from Japan's Waseda University, introduced to the world a new flute prodigy. The Robo Flautist made headlines thanks to his dapper black bowler, flawless music and the fact that he not human but a robot! Now, the talented musician has been joined by . . . . . a saxophone tooting pal.
Finally - A Robot With Feelings!
Try being mean to this robot and he will let you know - and not just by moving his head, but his entire body. Meet Kobian, the latest creation from Tokyo's Waseda University.
San Francisco Hosts 6th Annual RoboGames
This weekend, the beautiful city of San Francisco will be host to RoboGames 2009, the world's largest open robot competition. Now in its 6th year, the three-day event, which starts on June 12th, attracts hundreds of amateur robot enthusiasts from all over the world.
Robocop
Burglars beware! This new security guard does not eat, sleep or take bathroom breaks, and it can even sense your presence.
Video Of The Week
This Japanese Assistant Robot or AR as it is affectionately called, will not only do your laundry and clean your floors, but also, serve you breakfast in bed!
This Robot Keeps Going And Going And Going. . . .
Watch out Energizer bunny, here comes Evolta, a feisty little robot. Powered by two AA batteries made by the Japanese Company, Panasonic, Evolta climbed and climbed for almost seven hours up a rope hung from a steep Grand Canyon cliff.
Toyota's Robots Can Do Almost Anything
They guide visitors, chat with clients, play the violin, clean homes and even ferry patients around in a hospital. Meet Toyota's new breed of robots, which are expected to go mainstream, as early as 2010.
Japan's Robots Slug It Out To Win Championship
Japan's twelfth Robo-One championship match, where two-legged robots poke at each other, throw balloons and even sing to try win the world championship, took place on Saturday, December 2nd.
Need Help Cleaning Your Room? - Get A Robot!
When Mitsubishi (the company that makes the robots), was looking to hire out its Wakamaru robot earlier this year, they had no doubt it would find a job immediately.
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Video Of The Week - World's Largest Water Balloon Fight